Roger Waters Quotes

Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way.

Roger Waters Pink Floyd

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• Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way.

  

  Roger Waters Pink Floyd
  • Desperation
  • Hanging
  • English Way